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Thai Chicken Salad with Lime, Peanut Dressing & Crunch

30-Minute Thai Chicken Salad with Lime, Peanut Dressing & Crunch

A refreshing Thai-inspired chicken salad with a zesty lime and peanut dressing, packed with crunchy vegetables and herbs.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully done. Let rest, then slice.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, and mint.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, honey, peanut butter, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Add sliced chicken and dressing to the vegetables. Toss well.
  5. Top with chopped peanuts before serving.

Notes

  • Use pre-shredded cabbage for convenience.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
  • Replace fish sauce with soy sauce for a vegetarian version.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Thai chicken salad, lime peanut dressing, crunchy salad